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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Liar, Lunatic, Or Lord?

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,721 views

    This sermon examines three options regarding Jesus' claim to be God.

    Introduction In 1977 Josh McDowell wrote a book titled, More Than a Carpenter. He released a revised edition, with collaboration from his son, Sean, in 2009. We are giving this book to first-time visitors this Easter Sunday. I would like to reflect on another one of the chapters of this book ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Guarding The Treasure Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,303 views

    Guarding the Gospel is not an option but a sacred duty entrusted to us by God.

    "Guarding the Treasure of Faith" Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: 2 Timothy 1:13-14 (NLT) - "Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me—a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus. Through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Follow Believe Obey Real Evangelism 3 Series

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 4, 2010
     | 4,107 views

    Obedience is not an option to a saved person, it is our life and our love for the Master.

    Follow Believe And Obey, Real Evangelism (3) John 14:15& 21-24 Read Passage Intro: Review - Follow – Believe –Today Look At Obey. This Word Has A Negative Connotation. Makes Us Feel Like We Must Adhere To A List Of Do’s And Don’ts. Many Feel Like Christian Obedience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Leib avatar

    A God Given Purpose

    Contributed by Travis Leib on May 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,119 views

    Be assured, God has a purpose for His people. Idleness is never an option.

    Certainly one of the most frequent question I deal with as a Pastor, is the question of "What is my purpose?" It is the purposeless life that finds itself in discontent, discouragment, depression, and is a leading factor of suicide. No purpose. Useless. Yes, those are extremes. But, do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What's Your Response To Jesus?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,747 views

    Next in series on John. Examines the options we have in responding to Jesus.

    John 11 (2) Last week we studied the resurrection of Lazarus. What a fantastic miracle that was. Can you imagine? Can you imagine someone who has been dead for 4 days, being raised from the dead? Can you imagine being one of the mourners at Mary and Martha’s house? Can you imagine being there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Praise Bill Is Overdue

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,363 views

    Praise is not optional when life is good. Praise is owed, regardless of conditions.

    Habakkuk 3:17–18 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One True Love Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,798 views

    Some people consider Jesus one of many options. But He challenged people either follow him or not. When it comes to relationships, dating, marriage, and decisions in life, God cannot be an option.

    ONE TRUE LOVE Is there such thing as one true love…I think there is! A boy came home from Sunday school and His Mother said, "What did you discuss at Church?" The boy said, "Marriage"! His Mother then asked, "What did you learn about marriage?" The little boy thought for a moment and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wedding Homily - Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,953 views

    1. [Bride & Groom] You are valuable 2. Options require that declare what is most valuable 3. God found you so valuable that he forsook all of his options to save you

    ---- Joel, Cathie, when I asked you to read the parable called The Pearl of Great Price, I did so knowing that it was not a traditional or ordinary wedding reading – but then again, neither of you are traditional or ordinary people. Joel, I have had the privilege of getting to know you as a friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suicide Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 17,570 views

    Help teens realize that suicide is not an option in the 2nd sermon in the Untouchables Series.

    Lori was 14 years old when she was baptized at Blue Springs Community Church, a one-room country church only a few miles from her house. A few months later, Lori dropped out of the church. The pastor and his wife visited her several times, but failed to persuade Lori to return to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Permanence Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,274 views

    Is divorce ever an option? We will look at that in this sermon titled, "The Permanence of Marriage."

    Sometimes we get to look at easy passages. Sometimes we have to look at difficult passages. This is a difficult passage. But when we think about it, most of Jesus’ teachings are difficult. They are difficult because they force us to confront things in our life that we don’t want to. They force ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People On A Mission Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
     | 4,786 views

    Being a disciple means being called to mission. This isn’t an optional extra.

    By Rev Bill Stewart Can I begin by asking you to cast your mind back? For some of us it will only be a short time for others it may be somewhat longer. Cast your mind back to the first time your Christian faith really came alive for you. When was it? Why was it? When I was in primary school my ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Four Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2014
     | 6,797 views

    A sermon that teaches us that there are four options when God answers our prayers.

    Four Answers to Prayer Luke 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Introduction: Here awhile back I was listening to a message on prayer that suggested that instead of three answers to prayer that I had always taken for granted that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Steadfastness In Doing Good Works

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 697 views

    We are created in Christ Jesus to do good works, not optional, but a necessity to be in the will of God.

    Steadfastness in Doing Good Works Study Text: Galatians 6:9 - 10 Introduction: For everyone who has devoted himself to doing good to others, there will always come a temptation to grow weary and want to give up. Whether it is in a relationship, a serving position, or just being generally kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Kings At War

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    When you come face to face with the King: 1. You have to understand who you are. 2. You have to understand your options. 3. You have to understand that there is only one option.

    Kings at War Luke 14:25-33 There used to be a Visa commercial on TV that had a young tough telling his gorgeous girlfriend that he wanted everyone to know he loved her. She asks if he is sure that this is what he wants to do. The next scene has the guy sitting in a chair at a tattoo parlor. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Between Grace And Glory

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,125 views

    The grace that saves us is the grace that teaches us how to renounce the old way of life, and live the new life which is ours in Christ Jesus.

    BETWEEN GRACE AND GLORY. Titus 2:11-14. The Epistle of the Apostle Paul to Titus has much to say about how Christian people should live between the two Advents - or “epiphanies” - of our Lord Jesus Christ: and this little section sets a theological basis for our behaviour. The grace of God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational